Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
February 4, 2024
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
Differential Service
January 28, 2024
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)
January 21, 2024
You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time. The reasons are simple. That will allow your tires to wear more evenly and reduce the noise your tires make as you drive down the road. There are di... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
January 14, 2024
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Powell, Ohio, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Powell drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that i... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
January 7, 2024
When Powell drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
January 1, 2024
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Powell Bigfo... More
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
December 31, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
December 24, 2023
Ohio service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Powell drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell fuel system cleaning: Over ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
December 17, 2023
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
How Does Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Know What to Recommend?
December 10, 2023
When you drop your vehicle off at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell in Powell, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Powell service... More